What We’ve Been Told About Fat May Be Incomplete – The Traditional Nutrition Perspective on Cholesterol, Milk, and Health with Sally Fallon Morell | Nutrition | E137 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 50 MIN

What We’ve Been Told About Fat May Be Incomplete – The Traditional Nutrition Perspective on Cholesterol, Milk, and Health with Sally Fallon Morell | Nutrition | E137

from Made for Health | Medical Gaslighting | Lyme | Chronic Infections | Metabolic Syndrome | Insulin Resistance | Mystery Illness

🔥 Trying to make sense of what to eat… and why so much nutrition advice seems to keep changing? Read UnCurable to explore a deeper, root-cause perspective on health and healing.What if much of what we’ve been told about fats, cholesterol, and even milk… isn’t the full picture?In this episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman sits down with Sally Fallon Morell, author of Nourishing Traditions and founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation, to explore the foundations of traditional nutrition and how modern dietary guidelines have evolved over time.They discuss the role of nutrient-dense foods like animal fats, raw milk, and organ meats, and how shifts toward processed foods and industrial oils may have influenced long-term health trends. The conversation also explores how cholesterol, saturated fats, and fat-soluble vitamins support brain function, hormones, and overall physiology.This episode invites a broader perspective on nutrition, encouraging listeners to look beyond simplified labels like “good” or “bad” and instead consider how whole foods, preparation methods, and individual needs can all play a role in health.Key Topics CoveredHow dietary guidelines have changed over time and why that mattersThe role of saturated fats in supporting cell membranes and hormonesWhy cholesterol is essential for brain function and overall healthDifferences between traditional fats and processed vegetable oilsThe importance of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and KHow butter, egg yolks, and organ meats contribute to nutrient densityThe potential connection between fat intake and cravings or satietyHow raw milk differs from pasteurized milk in structure and functionThe role of nutrient-dense foods in supporting development and resilienceWhy food quality, sourcing, and preparation methods may matterAbout the GuestSally Fallon Morell is the author of the best-selling cookbook Nourishing Traditions and a leading advocate for traditional, nutrient-dense diets. She is the founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to restoring whole, ancestral foods to modern diets. Her work focuses on the benefits of raw milk, animal fats, organ meats, bone broths, and traditional food preparation methods.Resources & Links🌐 Weston A. Price Foundation: https://www.westonaprice.org/about-us/welcome-from-sally-fallon-morell/#gsc.tab=0📸 Instagram (Sally Fallon Morell): https://www.instagram.com/sallyfallonmorell/Follow Dr. Aaron Hartman and Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine🌐 Website: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/📺 YouTube: @AaronHartmanMD

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